Knitwear designer and knitting blogger – Shortrounds

Best of British yarn – part 1

If you read my recent post on Knitting Goals, you’ll know I’m planning on buying only British where possible for the rest of this year. It’s something that I’ve wanted to do for a couple of years, and there are some beautiful British hand spinners and hand dyers out there just waiting to be discovered.

With companies like Sonic Knits pushing British yarn through our letterboxes each month, there are no excuses. I love the idea of supporting local, home-grown industry. And while there is a special place in my heart for overseas brands (hello Brooklyn Tweed, Quince & Co and Woolfolk)… I really want to spend some time supporting the knitting industry a little closer to home.

Some of these beautiful brands I’ve tried, others I’ve yet to give a go. But rest assured, I’ll be buying a least one gorgeous skein from each of these super Brits in the months to come.